Dr. Vivienne Matalon is a family practice physician and internist in Cherry Hill, NJ and Marlton, NJ. Her clinical interests include diabetes management, homeopathic treatment, and holistic medicine. She is affiliated with Kennedy Health System and Cooper University Health Care. Dr. Matalon graduated from Technical University of Santiago (UTESA) and then she performed her residency at Monmouth Medical Center. The average patient rating for Dr. Matalon is 3.5 stars out of 5. She accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Viant, and more.

Dr. Ricardo Mabanta, who practices in Marlton, NJ and Sewell, NJ, is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. For his professional training, Dr. Mabanta completed a residency program at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Mabanta's clinical interests include guillain-barre syndrome, electromyography (EMG), and botox injection. He is rated 3.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Gordon Lerch is a family practice physician and general pediatrician in Gibbsboro, NJ and Sewell, NJ. These areas are among his clinical interests: warts, ankle sprain, and syncope (fainting). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Kennedy Health System and Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Dr. Lerch honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Viant, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Lerch attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford.

Dr. Robert Davis sees patients in Marlton, NJ and Voorhees, NJ. His medical specialty is family medicine. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Clinical interests for Dr. Davis include post-polio syndrome (PPS), warts, and ankle sprain. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Viant, CIGNA Plans, and more. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Shahram Mirmanesh's specialty is general pediatrics. The average patient rating for Dr. Mirmanesh is 3.5 stars out of 5. His areas of expertise include the following: warts, hepatitis, and ankle sprain. Dr. Mirmanesh honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine.

Dr. Esther Malave works as a family medicine physician. Areas of expertise for Dr. Malave include warts, hepatitis, and ankle sprain. She takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Dr. Malave attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Dr. Timothy Chen's area of specialization is family medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Chen include warts, ankle sprain, and athlete's foot. He is professionally affiliated with Virtua Memorial. Dr. Chen graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Virtua Voorhees. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Chen accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Daniel Style specializes in family medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: post-polio syndrome (PPS), warts, and ankle sprain. He studied medicine at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Style honors.

Dr. Stuart Style specializes in family medicine and practices in Voorhees, NJ and Marlton, NJ. After completing medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Style's areas of expertise include the following: post-polio syndrome (PPS), warts, and ankle sprain. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Christopher Amato's medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Amato attended UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: warts, celiac disease, and ankle sprain. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Viant, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Kennedy Health System and Virtua Voorhees Hospital.

Dr. Michael Meltzer's specialty is family medicine. His areas of expertise include post-polio syndrome (PPS), warts, and ankle sprain. He is affiliated with Virtua Memorial. Dr. Meltzer's education and training includes medical school at Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford. Patient ratings for Dr. Meltzer average 3.5 stars out of 5. He honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE.

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What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although we don’t know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.

Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.

Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient’s careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.